Category Archives: News
WEATHER: Heat may be finally breaking as storm chances re-enter forecast
It appears the chances of extreme heat are starting to fade. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s for most of the KVOE listening area Sunday, a bit below the upper 90s expected Saturday, although ...
Jul 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia contracting with firm to clear Wastewater Treatment Plant's biosolid holding area
A special project begins later this week at Emporia's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The city says Nutri-Ject, a company specializing in biosolid removal from wastewater facilities and land application, ...
Jul 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
AVILA MURDER: Alanis prelim set to begin Monday
Barring a late delay, one of six defendants in the Jesus Avila murder case has a preliminary hearing beginning Monday for his alleged involvement in the case. Alan Alanis will appear before Judge Merl...
Jul 24, 2022 Alan Alanis. Lyon County Jail photo.
Lyon County deputies: One person hospitalized after attempted suicide on Interstate 35 near Emporia
Typically, local law enforcement does not release information of any sort on attempted suicides. The Lyon County Sheriff's Office took that step late Saturday night. The Sheriff's Office says deputies...
Jul 24, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports helps introduce local youth to the great outdoors with second annual EGO event Saturday
Twin Rivers Junior Shooting Sports helped introduce young residents to all the great activities and opportunities that can be found in the great outdoors Saturday. TRJSS hosted its second annual Every...
Jul 23, 2022 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Offsite advanced voting concludes Saturday inside Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building
Offsite advanced voting has concluded for Lyon County and the turnout was exceptional according to Lyon County Clerk Tammy Vopat. The Lyon County Fairgrounds Anderson Building once again played host t...
Jul 23, 2022
17th annual ESB Financial watermelon contest highlights return of Emporia Farmers Market Homegrown Celebration Saturday
Emporia's annual Homegrown Celebration returned to the Emporia Farmer's Market parking lot Saturday morning. After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmer's Market Board President Wanda...
Jul 23, 2022 One contestant chows down on some fresh watermelon during the ESB Financial watermelon contest. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
COTTONWOOD FALLS FIRE: Autopsy planned Sunday; investigation continues
An autopsy is pending after a destructive building fire in Cottonwood Falls early Saturday. Chase County Sheriff Richard Dorneker says an autopsy is planned Sunday after 74-year-old Sharon Tatman was ...
Jul 23, 2022 KVOE News photo.
Twin Rivers co-owner points to fatigue as key reason for impending closure
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most business owners grew accustomed to battling COVID-19 fatigue. Now, many are trying to overcome fatigue in general. That's one of the main reasons given by Twin River...
Jul 23, 2022 Twin Rivers Wine and Gourmet Shop Facebook Image.
Wichita woman injured in accident near Matfield Green service exit Friday morning
Chase and Butler County Fire crews were called to a two-vehicle accident on the Kansas Turnpike that sent one woman to the hospital Friday morning. The accident was reported on the Kansas Turnpike at ...
Jul 23, 2022 KVOE News file photo.
